Shangyuque

Chapter 284 I am the Golden Core cultivator of the Fourth Sect, the Golden Core cultivator recognized by the Immortal Alliance. What kind of Golden Core cultivator is Zhu Zhao?
"Old Jin, has Wang Yulou gone mad, using his power as vice leader to fight among the Red Lanterns?" Qiong Hai asked Jin Shan telepathically.

When Wang Yulou's decree arrived in the Immortal City, all the great cultivators there were restless.

The reason is simple: Wang Yulou's position as vice leader was created for the reform, but now that the Immortal Extinction Domain is finished, the reform is also coming to an end.

This doesn't mean the reform ended, but rather that the matter was put aside and no one considered it important anymore.

However, even after becoming a member of the fourth faction and showing his intention to step down from his position as the leader of the reform movement, Wang Yulou still abused his position as deputy leader to do his own thing.

This is somewhat reckless, at least in Qiong Hai's view.

Zhuzhao and Qionghai are unrelated, but Qionghai is Shuizun's servant. Qionghai is aware of Shuizun's obstruction of Wang Yulou's path to enlightenment. Therefore, when he saw Wang Yulou causing trouble, Qionghai immediately had an idea to obstruct Wang Yulou's decree at the level of the Immortal City.

However, before actually taking action to stop it, Qionghai decided to test the waters with Kingsoft first.

After all, Lao Jin is one of the few 'elders' that Wang Yulou has in the public eye in Da Tiandi now.

'Whether the Jade Palace Immortal is crazy or not is none of your business.'

The Western Sea is gone.

After all these years in the Immortal City, you still haven't truly established yourself.

Rather than remain impoverished here, come with me to the Immortal Alliance to destroy the new land of the Immortal Realm.

Together with Jade Palace Immortal Venerable and Water Drop Immortal Venerable, they established a sect.

Jinshan invited Qionghai indiscriminately, because Xiao Wang was desperately short of manpower.

A powerful local force that doesn't even have twenty Purple Mansions has no right to call itself a major sect.

The function of the wings is real. The cultivation world has been in chaos for so long, but the conflict has still not truly escalated to the Purple Mansion level.

You're asking about the unlucky guys from Divine Light, Fierce Tiger, and the Immortal Extinction Realm?

Shenguang died in his stomach, Xiaohu died in a conspiracy, the era of the Immortal Realm has ended, and the previous round of the chaotic era has come to a close.

The dead are dead, but the living must keep going.

There is no better or more correct decision. Wang Yulou's move to recruit people and restructure his base is simply an inevitable process of practice. Whether it is right or wrong, we can talk about it in the future.

'I won't go. I'd rather stay in Immortal City. Even if things get chaotic, the Azure Plains will be the last place to fall into chaos.'

On the contrary, the war between us and the Four Seas Alliance continues on the new land of the Immortal Extinction Domain; it's not a peaceful place.

Upon hearing Qiong Hai's reply, a hint of amusement flashed in Jin Shan's eyes.

Idiot!

If you can't understand anything, what are you doing cultivating immortality?

However, Kingsoft certainly wouldn't remind Qionghai.

Let go of the need to help others and respect the fate of others.

Kingsoft won't help others bear the costs or avoid the costs.

He would simply mark Qiong Hai as a slut, and then, at some appropriate time in the future, he would have this 'relative slut' in his Purple Mansion bear the cost for him, or he would sell Qiong Hai and have Qiong Hai bear the cost for someone else.

"Hmm, that's true. Thanks for the reminder, Fellow Daoist Qionghai. I'll have to think about it carefully too," Old Jin said evasively.

It's not a question of whether or not one wants to, but rather a question of whether or not one can.

Jinshan was assigned to mingle among the group of high-ranking cultivators directly under the Immortal Alliance as a slacker, which was at the request of the Outer Heavens.

It would be difficult for Wang Yulou to get his Jinshan Patriarch to accompany him to the Immortal Alliance to destroy the new land of the Immortal Realm. It was not something he could decide, nor was it something Jinshan could decide.

Of course, Lao Jin wouldn't tell Wang Yulou, "Little Wang, I'm a dog from the Outer Heavens, so I can't follow you." That's why he temporarily agreed to Wang Yulou's request and helped Wang Yulou win over the Purple Mansion directly under the Immortal Alliance.

"Leaving that aside, Wang Yulou's decrees are so arbitrary and reckless; you should advise him, Old Jin," Qiong Hai continued to probe.

Whether Jinshan tries to persuade him or not, he doesn't care. In fact, not getting a result from the test is also a result.

"Fellow Daoist Qionghai, you are the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable. Furthermore, I cannot interfere with the Immortal Venerable's will, and you should not think that the Water Venerable is your opportunity."

The reform movement is over. Even Wang Yulou, the first person to advocate for it, didn't get a chance from Shui Zun. If you continue to follow Shui Zun, will you have a future?

Qiong Hai did not continue to transmit his voice.

There was nothing that could be done; Lao Jin had pierced Qiong Hai's heart.

Among all the great cultivators of the Immortal Alliance, Water Venerable's monopolistic behavior was among the best.

That's Wang Yulou! The Water Venerable refused to give Wang Yulou the chance to prove his Golden Core, and even had the idea of ​​making Rakshasa and the entire Fourth Sect pay the price.

All I can say is that the poor sea encountered the Taihe Water Venerable, which was the worst luck imaginable.

There are even rumors circulating in the Immortal City about the Poor Sea Immortal, similar to the street trolls who call Wang Yulou the 'Donkey King'.

Things like, "He doesn't even look at his own name, Qionghai, Qionghai, he's even going to destroy the sea, how can he associate with the Water Venerable?" are not exactly common knowledge, but they are well-known jokes in the Immortal City before and after meals.

Having fooled Qiong Hai, Jin Shan, filled with worry, first informed the white-bearded man from Tianwaitian of the details of Wang Yulou's decree, and then summoned Jin Mingdu with a heavy heart.

"Mingdu, when was the last time you saw Yulou?"

Being a Daoist partner is difficult, but being the Daoist partner of the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable is even more difficult. Jin Mingdu's tears flowed like a kite with a broken string, or rather, like a rushing stream, unstoppable.

"One year, two months, and seventeen days, Ancestor, I heard from the cultivators outside that my husband's proposal for the Golden Core stage was approved at the Immortal Assembly Platform. Is that true?"

Human nature is truly unpredictable; it varies from person to person, and even the same person can be different at different times.

Mingdu had never been separated from Wang Yulou for so long. From when Wang Yulou was in the West Sea, the two became Daoist partners, to when they helped Wang Yulou stabilize the situation on the front lines of the two sects, and then when Mingdu became Wang Yulou's right-hand man in the Immortal City to carry out his reforms.

Fairy Mingdu spent most of her life striving for the Dao fruit of Jade Palace Immortal Venerable.

If her initial intention was mutual exploitation, a choice made from the perspective of self-interest, then what is Mingdu's heart after nearly a century of companionship?
Those silent tears are the answer.

A practitioner takes on the initial form of a practitioner in their first few decades.

But after so long, people's hearts change, and Mingdu's heart is certainly different from the beginning.

It's hard to say whether it was the enormous sunk costs that made Mingdu lose her composure, or the pain of not being able to keep up with the Immortal Venerable that terrified her.

Emotions, interests, fear, joy, anticipation, worry, and confusion weighed on her, making it hard for Kim Myung-do to breathe.

Perhaps, only in front of his heartless ancestor would Jin Mingdu dare to cry unrestrainedly.

Because, in terms of Wang Yulou's interests, Jinshan's interests and hers are at least aligned.

Outside, Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's Daoist partner, Fairy Mingdu, cannot show any weakness, otherwise she would be considered a useless person.

Only when facing Jinshan, whose interests aligned with his own, did Jin Mingdu dare to reveal his true inner pain.

Wang Yulou attained enlightenment, but Zhou Yingxi and Jin Mingdu both exhibited fluctuations in their states due to the changes, which is also part of human nature.

Kingsoft understands Jinmingdu's behavior, but it does not intend to tolerate it.

"Why are you crying? He just plans to step down from the position of vice leader, not give up his businesses in the six states of the Immortal Alliance or in the Immortal City."

You are still his strong arm, his most steadfast arm. It's only been a year since we last met, why are you acting so girlish?

Upon hearing the ancestor's words, Jin Mingdu used his magic to dry his tears, knelt on the ground, and lowered his head without replying.

How could you not care?
"Furthermore, don't take advantage of Yulou's favor to seize power recklessly."

There are many things that I only just learned myself.

For example, the Jade Pavilion Society and the Water-Dripping Immortal Venerable established a new sect in the newly formed land of the Extinction Immortal Realm.

Kim Myung-do looked up in shock, feeling even a little dizzy.

She had heard some rumors about Wang Yuque and the Water Immortal, but she always treated them as jokes.
"Are those rumors true?" Fairy Mingdu asked incredulously.

Jinshan nodded almost imperceptibly, then let out a long sigh.

"Love-struck lovers often suffer, but only those with a heart as firm as stone can achieve enlightenment. You are a cultivator, not merely someone's Daoist partner."

Wang Yulou is Wang Yulou, and you are you. Before, we didn't have to distinguish between them so clearly, but from now on, you must respect him more than you respect me.

The survival rules of cultivators and the survival rules of romantic relationships collided, and with just a slight bump, shattered Jin Mingdu's long-standing companionship.

In Jinshan's eyes, those so-called emotional values ​​are meaningless.

"Can"

Jin Shan raised his hand, interrupting Jin Mingdu, and threw her out of the cave.

"Go back. I summoned you here to remind you to behave yourself."

Your potential for advancement in the Purple Palace has vanished like smoke. If you don't heed my advice, Wang Yulou will not give up on Dripping Water!

Actually, Lao Jin was simply afraid that Jin Mingdu would ruin his plans because the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable had now attained enlightenment and possessed a magnificent aura.

His guesses are all nonsense. Jin Mingdu's Purple Mansion opportunity depends solely on Wang Yulou, and has nothing to do with the dripping water—just as Qiu Mile's Golden Elixir depends on Qingrui.

If Qingrui grants permission, Qiu Mile can attain the Golden Core stage. Even if Qingrui loses, as long as she doesn't make it the price, Qiu Mile won't become the price.

The laws and regulations of the Immortal Alliance are only useful in internal power struggles. When it comes to actual implementation, real power is needed to enforce them.

The laws of the Immortal Alliance are based on the interests of top-tier Immortal Venerables. Qingrui is entitled to not lose, at least not without paying a price in this round—this is the privilege of top-tier Golden Core Immortal Venerables, and there's nothing to hide about it.

It means you don't have to pay a price. If you're not satisfied, you can go and mess with Qingrui directly.

Anyway, Rakshasa won't do it, Water Venerable won't do it, and Cangshan will definitely not do it—they did do it before, but now it's the present, and the situation has changed.

Of course, if others in the Immortal Alliance overestimate their abilities, the three of them will cheer them on and provide any support other than directly intervening.
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Wang Yulou decided to overestimate his abilities, but instead of targeting Qingrui, he targeted Zhuzhao.

For cultivators, revenge is never too late, even after ten years, or even twenty thousand or fifty thousand years!
Being eager for revenge is tantamount to being eager to die; Wang Yulou, however, has patience.

"Senior brother, Wang Yulou is quite interesting. The discussion on the Golden Core stage was finally passed."

Now, instead of rushing to achieve the Golden Elixir, they are busy dividing up the family's red lanterns.

Zhu Zhao's expression is probably not good, hahaha.

Upon receiving Dongluoche's invitation, Donglai went directly into his senior brother's cave and discussed with his senior brother, Big Water Buffalo, how to deal with the situation.

"It's good that you're not in a hurry. With his limited strength, even if he reaches the Golden Core stage with our help, he won't be able to withstand the tribulations in the future."

The legend of the fastest Golden Elixir in the Great Heaven and Earth is less apt than calling them the most promising upstarts in the Great Heaven and Earth. These most promising upstarts are also the ones who die the fastest.

I also privately asked Heling about the time it took for Wang Yulou to achieve the Golden Core stage. Guess what Heling said?

The Crane Spirit Immortal Venerable and the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable from the Left Path Crane Beak Ridge of the Azure Plain were running a gambling den in the Five Domains Heavenly Gathering, betting on the time when the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable would attain enlightenment. This matter was a hot topic of discussion among the great cultivators.

After all, witnessing the process of the number one genius of the Great World becoming the fastest Golden Core cultivator in the Great World can at least make the life of cultivating immortality more vivid.

This is actually no different from the members of the intelligence center at the village entrance discussing every passerby, but it is normal. In the end, no one is superior to everyone else, and it is completely impossible for the past, present, and future to be absolutely rational.

"How so? Twenty years from now?" Donglai gave a rather conservative guess.

In his view, given the allure of the Golden Elixir Dao Fruit, Wang Yulou could only endure for twenty years at most.

"No, Wang Yulou plans to wait a hundred years before proving it. Hahaha, this kid is really cunning. Can you guess if this is true or not?"

The water buffalo laughed so hard that water spurted from its nose. Donglai pondered for a moment and then realized the problem.

"Did Lian Heling collude with his fellow cultivators from the Immortal Alliance to deceive people?"

The water buffalo nodded.

"Indeed, the hundred years is a lie. He released the message through He Ling, but it certainly won't be according to this timeframe; it's too long."

Come to think of it, how could the time required to attain the Golden Core stage be explained so clearly to outsiders?
Xiao Wang not only had his own rhythm, but he also released a lot of smokescreens, so at least He Ling, who was running a black market, didn't dare to bet recklessly.

"The tricks, whether real or fake, aren't that important, but the fact that Wang Yulou realized that the fastest Golden Elixir in the Great Heaven and Earth was just an empty title shows that he truly has the foundation for a Golden Elixir," Donglai remarked.

He had watched Wang Yulou grow up step by step. That little bastard Wang's talent was just so-so (in the evaluation criteria of a genius like Donglai), but his greatest strength was his grasp of timing.

The rhythm of the game is dynamic and ever-changing. Wang Yulou took the initiative to create changes and rhythm by entering the game himself, and won his Golden Elixir Dao Fruit.

Very impressive. Even among immortals, Wang Yulou's entry and exit from the game were both very impressive.

Moreover, in a dimension unknown to Donglai and the Great Water Buffalo, the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable is still wrestling and pulling against the Outer Heavens.

It can be said that Wang Yulou won the first half of the battle to attain the Golden Elixir, which was entirely justified.

However, the second half will still be challenging.

"But do you think we should help Wang Yulou?" Big Water Buffalo tested his junior brother.

The young Taoist priest paced back and forth by the water for a long time, his hands behind his back, deep in thought, before finally speaking.

"You shouldn't have gone. There are six reasons, the first being..."

However, the water buffalo didn't care about six o'clock or sixteen o'clock at all, the Bull Demon Immortal Venerable answered with peace of mind.

"That's good, that's good, then we'll go and do the opposite of what you suggested."

It turns out that the Bull Demon Immortal Venerable was using his good junior brother as a negative indicator.

Feeling insulted, Donglai muttered in dissatisfaction.

"You're playing me again, senior brother. There's really no need to go. Why should Wang Yulou make us keep placing bets?"
There are many more geniuses in the world now, and he is no longer the vice leader. After the Boluo Society and Bifang reach a balance, reforms and the like will have to take a back seat.

If we keep betting recklessly, not to mention the risks, even if Wang Yulou wins, it's hard to guarantee our share of the profits in the future.

After he attained enlightenment, he was just an ordinary, utterly weak Golden Core cultivator—perhaps not only the weakest of his time, but possibly the weakest in the entire history of the world.

The fastest Golden Elixir in the entire universe, the most outstanding Wang Yulou achieved the weakest Golden Elixir in history.

It seems somewhat humorous, but it's not actually surprising.

If one achieves enlightenment quickly, there will inevitably be shortcomings.

How old is Xiao Wang? How can he win in every aspect?
However, the water buffalo simply slurped up the spiritual herbs and said calmly.

"That's too shallow, too shallow. Let me put it this way, let me ask you a question—among all these scoundrels on the Immortal Platform, whose methods do you admire the most? I'm not just talking about strength."

Niu Mo commented that Dong Lai was "too shallow" and that he lacked emotional intelligence.

It and the Bull Demon King are close brothers, one of the closest relationships in the world. The Bull Demon King's question is actually a process of preaching and discussing the Dao.

For many Golden Core cultivators, the opportunity to have an open and honest discussion with another Immortal Venerable is a rare and precious chance.

Why is it that even though the Purple Extreme Sword Sect only has two Golden Core cultivators, both Rakshasa and Zhizhi value the two fellow disciples, Niu Mo and Dong Lai, more?
The reason lies in this: in the unpredictable world of cultivation, the hearts of great cultivators are far more ruthless than those of jackals and tigers. The remnants of the Purple Extreme Sword Sect may seem to consist of only two people, but these two are united enough that they are very valuable to win over.

"Senior brother's question is difficult to answer," the young Taoist said after some thought.

"Yang Zhao, Yang Zhao is ruthless enough. He has endured Cangshan for so long, and the Little Immortal Alliance is only below Cangshan."

They never flaunt their abilities, quietly developing their power based on their position within the faction and their existing strength.

The Immortal Alliance has stood for five thousand years, and Yang Zhao has never had a single conflict with anyone, not even once. It's terrifying.

Humiliated by Wang Yulou, he turned around and killed his lover.

Everyone says that Jin Guyuan is the next Immortal Venerable from the Immortal Alliance to attend the Basket Gathering, but I have more faith in Yang Zhao.

There were too many dragons at the winnowing basket fair.

A strange light flashed in the water buffalo's eyes; it hadn't expected its junior brother to answer so well.

Huzhou has Jingu Garden, Qunqing Plain has Yang Zhao, and Wunan Prefecture used to have Xiao Hu. Including Lie Huang from Shiguo Prefecture and Li Xian from Chongxian Prefecture, these are the five most promising Golden Immortals in the Immortal Alliance.

Jin Guyuan is strong because he can withstand the pressure from Shui Zun; Yang Zhaoqiang is strong because he fought his way up from the very bottom; Xiao Hu of Wunan Prefecture has four immortals from the Great Tiantai Mountain sect, making it the number one sect in the Immortal Alliance; Lie Huang of Shiguo Prefecture has two long-time close friends; and Li Xian of Chongxian Prefecture suffered greatly during the chaos in Chongxian Prefecture.

After Xiao Hu's demise, four of the five remained, among whom Yang Zhao was the most inconspicuous.

Donglai's ability to observe Yang Zhao, who was quietly hiding beside Cangshan Mountain, shows a high level of skill.

"Very good, Yang Zhao, the reason why Shui Zun and Qing Rui don't have Yang Zhao by their side is because they are strong enough."

The fact that Cangshan could harbor Yang Zhao shows that Cangshan was weak enough, but Cangshan's weakness ironically became Yang Zhao's opportunity.

Similarly, Wang Yulou's weakness is also an opportunity for our fourth faction.

He's willing to pay the price, he's willing to fight on the front lines, so of course we should give him our full support.

This is why I plan to get involved.

Furthermore, Qingrui was newly defeated, and died protecting Qiu Maitreya.

We can't do anything to Qiu Mile, but by leveraging the momentum of the Fourth Faction's victory and Fuyan's inheritance of the Chiming legacy, we can still manage to take advantage of Zhuzhao.

People like Shui Zun and Qing Rui have already passed the stage of living hand to mouth, so they don't care so much about whether they have powerful subordinates.

Having loyal subordinates is not enough; having usable allies is sufficient.

Therefore, Yang Zhao could only hide beside Cangshan Mountain.

"Understood, then let's make our move."

However, senior brother, I also have a question.

"That's what you just asked me—who do you admire most?" Donglai asked.

"On the Platform of Immortals, there are many powerful fellow cultivators."

Yuehua is very capable. She doesn't take sides, but she never loses. She always considers issues from everyone's perspective, focusing on the big picture. She has a very good understanding of the overall situation.

You might have noticed that on the Immortals Platform, whenever Yuehua gives a speech about the big picture, a lot of people listen attentively.

Cangshan, who has just joined the Boluo Society, may seem unassuming, but his founding of the Immortal Alliance in Qunqing Plain demonstrates his strength; he is a master.

However, what makes Cangshan so extraordinary is that he always manages to avoid the interests of Qingrui and Shuizun, instead focusing on trivial matters to strengthen his own interests and presence.

Qingrui is also formidable. Despite her crushing defeat, she has actually won so many times. With so many games played, losing is inevitable.

We call her the number one whore in the world, but that doesn't affect her decisiveness in placing bets. Her audacity in conspiring with Bi Fang is something we can hardly match.

But the most formidable is the Water Venerable. By the way, do you remember the Water Venerable's attitude when the Savage Elephant attained enlightenment?

Donglai recalled for a moment and said.

"I support it, I really support it?"

"Yes, I support you, I strongly support Qingrui, and I've helped her get to where she is today step by step."

Qingrui pushed Mangxiang to the top to implement reforms, while Shuizun played his cards and changed the direction of reforms.

The Azure Bud creates momentum, the Wild Elephant pushes the momentum, the change of direction controls the momentum, the decomposition and destruction of the Immortal Realm follows the momentum, and the dust settles before the momentum reverses—the changes in water magic are truly the most advanced.

Defeated against the odds, defeated against the odds, Wang Yulou attained enlightenment, while Shui Zun suffered a humiliating defeat.

But you don't know that back then, when Shui Zun was playing around on the Qunxiantai platform, he looked like he hadn't expected Qingrui and Mangxiang to do this, which almost made me laugh.

Qingrui won all the way, and Shuizun followed suit. Qingrui ate only three-tenths full, and Shuizun also ate only three-tenths full.

In the end, Qingrui lost, and Shuizun also lost, but did Shuizun really lose any specific benefits?
Wang Yulou's entry into the game created change. Doesn't Shui Zun's behavior resemble testing the Bo Luo Hui and Bi Fang with change, and then immediately smearing himself as a fool?
If I'm not mistaken, Shui Zun is the one who truly won.

Ah, and Qingrui, seemingly without paying a price, but Zhuzhao will soon become the one to pay the price.

"Just wait and see. As Wang Yulou puts pressure on Hongdengzhao, Shuizun will step in and kick him while he's down."

The truth of things has many dimensions, and Kim Myung-do can't even see the matter itself. She can't distinguish what is important and what is not.

Qiong Hai could see a key clue, but he couldn't understand it or comprehend it; he was like "the prey in the forest who didn't know he was the prey."

Jinshan could understand a lot, but he was powerless to do anything about it. However, this reality of being able to clearly understand the situation and reaching the standard of the Golden Core stage, having sufficient foundation but being unable to break through in cultivation, corresponded to the power of the Immortal Venerables—not to be allowed to get on the bus casually.

It is precisely these effective laws and rules that have shaped the extraordinary nature of the Golden Elixir.

Water Venerable, standing at the pinnacle of immortals, has never made a move, yet he has calculated every possible change.

As time flows on, the grand scheme of things is like a never-ending torrent, with surging waves and hidden currents, burying countless glories and splendors, and finally turning into a calm and silent river that no one dares to claim they can understand.

Taihe Shui stood by the river, making no move, yet through the ultimate demonstration of the art of water transformation, he depicted the profile of a truly top-tier cultivator.

Being able to understand the Water Venerable's chess game itself is a testament to the Bull Demon's strength.

Just like the question Donglai once asked Wang Yulou—Yulou, do you recognize me?
Throughout the ages, countless geniuses have vied for the Dao fruit; who can comprehend the Dharma of the Water Venerable?
Throughout the entire universe, there are only a few dozen people.

“Senior brother, according to you, everything is a conspiracy by the Water Venerable. The fact that the monstrous elephant betrayed the alliance can also be attributed to the Water Venerable’s support for Wang Yulou.”

"Qingrui reformed the laws and promoted Mangxiang, Shuizun changed his allegiance to Yulou, and Mangxiang had no way to betray the Immortal Alliance. Did Qingrui lose then and there?"

Donglai finally understood. So that's how it is. After comprehending the power struggle between Shuizun and Qingrui, it could only feel helpless.

Fate, oh fate! These top-tier Golden Core cultivators truly toy with the fates of those below them at will.

"Yes and no. Qingrui didn't lose, Mangxiang lost, and Shuizun and Qingrui won together."

But the one who won was Shui Zun, not Qing Rui.

Yuehua had already figured it out, which is why she supported Shui Zun and opposed Wang Yulou on the Qunxiantai platform.

You're only realizing this now? A little too late, hahaha.

Donglai pondered the key to the game and asked a question.

"But Wang Yulou is about to stir up trouble again in Wunan Prefecture. The Immortal Alliance has just stabilized, and this..."

"When will the turmoil truly stop? Even in a stable era, there are still struggles and conflicts."

Qingrui suffered a new defeat, but Boluo and Bifang would cease hostilities, so she wouldn't have to pay any price.

If she doesn't pay, then take from Zhuzhao and trim her wings.

If Wang Yulou dares to charge, we'll follow. It's just a matter of Wang Yulou dying anyway.

"But, senior brother, Wang Yulou paid a high price for asking someone to help him seize the immortal artifact. How will he repay that?"

Returning to the perspective of exchanging benefits, Donglai didn't believe Wang Yulou could afford the price. The Fourth Faction helped him achieve the Golden Core stage because he had been bullied.

Giving him the opportunity to legally achieve the Golden Core stage is already considered as the fourth faction helping him.

No matter how powerful Wang Yulou is, he can't expect to get away with the combat power and support of the Fourth Faction's immortals for free; he will eventually have to pay the price.

However, the price for the celestial beings to intervene, even if it's just for their presence, is not low.
What will Wang Yulou use to repay this debt?

The Bull Demon Immortal smiled mysteriously and said.

"Haha, just you wait and see, Xiao Wang is a smart man."
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It's just a matter of Wang Yulou dying. This isn't because the Bull Demon King has lost his conscience. After all, you can't expect a cultivator to follow the moral code of short-lived beings.

The process of fighting is the process of self-cultivation. Wang Yulou himself chose the path of self-cultivation by pushing forward the Red Lantern Group equity battle.

Regardless of what others think, he is determined to win.

The red lanterns illuminate the main mountain, but the once-prosperous sect now feels somewhat desolate.

The desolation was just right; Wang Yulou directly plundered a third of the cultivators from the Red Lantern Clan.

It's down by a third, but the old operations can't be dismantled.

A large number of disciples were sent out of the sect to take up positions in various industries and to perform territorial defense duties in the sect's border regions.

As a result, the number of disciples remaining inside the mountain gate was not just a third less, but more than half less.

However, the desolation of the red lanterns illuminating the mountain gate was broken today by a group of guests from the Immortal City.

Chen Yangshi is dead, and Fang Xinqian has been abandoned by Wang Yulou, but he has no shortage of people in the Immortal City.

'Master Baihao' rode in his ceremonial carriage, accompanied by a group of attendants and stewards from the Immortal Alliance, and stopped outside the mountain gate of Hongdengzhao.

Several cultivators from the Red Lantern Sect stepped forward with surprise and uncertainty to greet him, along with a Taoist priest from the Immortal Alliance.

"Is the red lantern illuminating the true person present?"

Hearing the trembling sound of the Immortal Alliance's footsteps, Cui Baihao, who was sitting on the imperial carriage, pinched out white powder with his fingers as he held the chair.

The armrests of the chair, made of spirit wood, were squeezed and deformed under the hands of this Foundation Establishment Peak cultivator.

Only by risking one's life can one be truly loyal.

Cui Baihao could even imagine that Wang Yulou wanted him to die in the Red Lantern.

With his own death, Wang Yulou could then make arrangements for other people who were closer to him.

With his own death, Wang Yulou now had even more reason to attack Zhuzhao.

That's why Wang Yulou sent him here.

It's about trading the life of General Cui Baihao for a tiny, insignificant bargaining chip.

Isn't that the value of wings?

"True Man of Candlelight? Fellow Daoist, are you referring to our Immortal Venerable Candlelight?"

The disciple guarding the formation of the Red Lantern was puzzled. He couldn't understand why a mere Qi Refining stage cultivator from the Immortal Alliance would dare to disrespectfully address the Candlelight Immortal Venerable as a True Person.

However, considering the symbolic nature of the robes worn by the Immortal Alliance's disciples, the guardian disciple ultimately held back and did not immediately launch an attack.

"Yes, let him come out and admit his guilt. The Immortal Alliance's Legal Affairs Division has already determined the ownership of the Crimson Bright Lamp, a relic of the Crimson Bright Immortal Venerable."

The Crimson Lamp originally belonged to the Crimson Immortal Venerable, and after his passing, it should be inherited by the Floating Smoke True Man.

"The True Man of Candlelight has long held sway"

When members of the Immortal Alliance are walking or talking, the disciples of the Red Lantern Hall dare not interrupt them.

Even though his cultivation level is at the peak of Foundation Establishment, the Immortal Alliance representative still represents the Immortal Alliance.

However, there were too many flaws in what the Immortal Alliance was saying, and the Red Lantern Guardian disciple finally couldn't hold back.

"Wait! Wait!"

No, this is really wrong, do you know what I'm talking about?

"When did our Crimson Bright Immortal Venerable of the Red Lantern Lighthouse pass away?"

Actually, there is another problem: the fact that the Floating Smoke Immortal and the Candle Illumination Immortal are listed together is also against the rules.

However, for the disciples guarding the formation, the destructive power of the words "Immortal Venerable Chiming has passed away" was simply too high, too high, too high.

That's the pillar of the Red Lantern, it's stood there for thousands of years.

Telling the disciples of the Red Lantern Sect that their load-bearing beams have long since collapsed is indeed a hellish joke, far removed from reality.

The Immortal Alliance member at the forefront gritted his teeth and squeezed out the Immortal Alliance's attitude, word by word.

“The Crimson Bright Immortal Venerable passed away more than a thousand years ago. Otherwise, why would the Red Lantern Sect be considered a heretical sect rather than a legitimate one?”

Alright, quickly have your sect's Candlelight Immortal return the Crimson Lamp, an immortal artifact, to Floating Smoke Immortal, so that we can report back to the Immortal Alliance!"

Rush!
What Wang Yulou once did, the new generation of climbers are now eager to do as well.

What does death matter? Those cultivators who cannot go any further only hope to leave their names in the world and to reach even greater heights.

The opportunity lies in the fire, and the fire is raging.

They lined up to jump in, hoping to change their fate.

Chiming was the reward Wang Yulou gave to all the Golden Core Immortals in the Immortal Alliance, except for Qingrui Zhuzhao.

Reduce the offerings to one immortal, decrease the provisions for Qingrui and Zhuzhao, and distribute them equally among all others.

Everyone eats the Crimson Light, and Xiao Wang gets the Crimson Light Lamp. Everyone can win, isn't that great?

You asked why Zhuzhao and Qingrui didn't win?

Sorry, these two people have been temporarily expelled from the Qunxiantai 'human status' by Wang Yulou on his own.

Upon hearing the Immortal Alliance's reply, the Red Lantern Guardian's disciple was terrified and dared not delay. He knew he could not retreat any further.

The cultivators who did not follow Wang Yulou were not from the Jade Palace Sect.

As a loyal follower of the Candle Illumination Sect, he was well aware that behind the Immortal Alliance's followers and Cui Baihao was Wang Yuque.

The Donkey King was using the Immortal Alliance system to stir up trouble, so as the disciple guarding the formation, he naturally had to take the initiative to shield the troubles from his own True Person and Immortal Venerable, who remained silent.

His family, his mentor, and his disciples all need him to shoulder the responsibilities that belong to the Red Lanterns disciples; he has no room to back down.

"absurd!
The claim that the Crimson Bright Immortal Venerable has passed away is utterly absurd!
You are all fake Immortal Alliance cultivators. Considering this is your first offense, I will spare your lives.

Get out of the red light zone right now.

Otherwise, don't blame me for not warning you!

They blocked it, blocked it within the Immortal Alliance's procedures, and blocked the pace of the weighing process.

There are no idiots among Foundation Establishment cultivators; the way this Red Lantern Guardian disciple handled the situation was already excellent.

He certainly couldn't stop them, but if he could block them for a moment, he could create an opportunity for the True Person and Immortal Venerable above to maneuver.

That is the meaning.

However.
Cui Baihao rose from his carriage, his figure passing directly past the Immortal Alliance disciple, and stood in front of the Red Lantern Guardian Array disciple.

With General Yu present, Cui Baihao was naturally loyal, carrying with him the will to seek the Purple Mansion even in the face of death.

The red light shines behind him, and the disciple guarding the formation is also loyal; he must protect his family and everything else.

Loyalty versus loyalty, who is more loyal?
Their eyes met, and Cui Baihao said coldly.

"Get out of the way! Obstructing the Immortal Alliance's law enforcement is a capital offense!"

They stormed the mountain gate and used their power to intimidate others.

Nowadays, the Jade Palace Immortal Venerable's dog can be considered a 'major villain' in cultivation novels.

Bullying men and women, murder and robbery—these are all trivial matters.

What Cui Baihao was doing was teetering on the edge of destroying the mountain and wiping out the entire family!
This shows how terrifying systemic violence can be. Wang Yulou was not in control of his own destiny, and Cui Baihao was certainly not in control of his own destiny either.

Seeking freedom from prison is inherently going against the tide; the idea of ​​retreating to protect oneself is a fantasy only the most foolish person would have.

As times change, countless heroes stand tall in the heavens, striving for progress.

Not advancing is retreating, and retreating too much is death.

Massive deaths, indiscriminate deaths.

In this process of being buried by the times, you resist, but you don't even know what you're resisting.

"Ha, you still want to be the Enforcement Immortal Venerable?"
The matter of red light violations is none of the Immortal Alliance's business!
"I am a disciple of the Red Lantern Guardian Formation. As long as I live, you will not be able to take even one step forward!"

A clash of loyalty with loyalty has no end in sight; in the collision of wills, everyone has a reason not to back down.

It's cruel that so many people and horses can die for lychees.

Many people and spirit beasts are willing to die for immortal artifacts, which is cruel.

It seems that Wang Yuque's ambition killed people, but if Zhuzhao hadn't occupied the Chiming Lamp, Fuyan wouldn't have given Wang Yuque the opportunity to cause trouble.

But if Fuyan takes the Chiming Lamp, he will be crushed to death by it.

The pursuit of correctness and justice often leads back to the absurd conclusion that "the world is wrong."

But the problem isn't the world, but the idiots who indiscriminately apply their 'dualistic right and wrong' to what's practically brain-dead—most of the time, these stupid diodes are more lethal and destructive than the truly wicked.

He is guilty if he is wrong, and guilty should admit his mistake. I am right if I am right, and right should win. It is precisely this kind of ignorant, fearless, and mindless fantasy that will ruin everything.

The disciples of the Red Lantern Guardian Formation and Cui Baihao were locked in a fierce standoff, neither of them willing or able to back down.

It seemed that things were about to spiral out of control.

Wang Yulou's advances were too ruthless, and Zhuzhao finally couldn't stand it anymore.

'Jinxian, stall for time, I'm going to see the Immortal Venerable.'
-

In the Azure Bud Cave, the true form of Zhuzhao personally arrived.

With a grim expression, Qiu Mile led him into the Palace of the Goddess of Beauty. The magnificent Great Zhou Heavenly Manifestation Lotus Pond was as wondrous as ever, but neither of them showed any interest in appreciating it.

'It's all your fault, why are you in such a hurry?'

Zhu Zhao wished he could kill Qiu Mile.

Qiu Maitreya attained enlightenment, Qingrui lost, and he paid the price for his enlightenment.

Is there anything more outrageous than this in the world?
"I'm not in a hurry," Qiu Mile replied calmly.

He attained the Golden Elixir without the corresponding resources, status, or further possibilities; only Qiu Maitreya knew the joys and sorrows within.

Because of the defeat at Qunxiantai, Qingrui even developed a kind of transferred hatred towards Qiu Mile, but Qiu Mile was also wronged.

If Xiao Wang wins, everything will go relatively smoothly.

Although Qingrui lost without paying a price, many things took a different turn.

Wang Yulou is just a nobody, only 120 years old. It's normal for him to lose once or twice; it would be abnormal if he didn't lose.

You, Qingrui, are a top-tier Golden Core Immortal Venerable in the Great Heaven and Earth, possessing the level of Dao discussion at the Boluo Conference, and the number one sister of the Immortal Alliance.

If you lose, then you've completely lost face.

Although it's hard to hold back, the difference and relationship between the two is really just like that saying—how can they be the same?

Qiu Mile said he wasn't in a hurry, considering how quickly he attained enlightenment, so who was in a hurry?
It’s so hard to guess.

Zhu Zhao dared not continue speaking, but silently went to Qing Rui's seat.

"Immortal Venerable, Wang Yulou's lackeys have come knocking on the door. You took the Crimson Lamp, so I can't give it back!"

With a bitter expression, Zhu Zhao complained to Qing Rui, who was sitting inside the Supreme Dao Sword of Exceeding Limits and Breaking Void.

He was truly wronged, wronged beyond measure.

Chi Ming was killed by Qing Rui, and Xiao Yu took the kill.

It's similar to Chiming having a thousand drops of blood, Qingrui cutting ninety-nine times, and then Xiaoyu finishing off the remaining enemies.

In the end, Chi Ming's treasure was naturally taken by Qing Rui.
"If you don't give it to them, they come to your door and you expect them to give it to you. What do they take you for? What do you take you for?"

"You are a Golden Core Immortal Venerable recognized by the Immortal Assembly. Listen to me: endure, pretend you don't know, and don't go out. That's how you'll avoid this predicament."

Maybe so, Qingrui is a Pixiu.

Otherwise, why wouldn't she release gold coins even now?

The main principle is that the battle lines can be withdrawn, but no compensation will be paid, and we will never pay any price!
Judging from the way Qingrui behaves as a deadbeat, it's not so surprising that she has achieved what she has today.

Ruthless, black-hearted, big-assed, audacious, thick-skinned, and loose-fitting—where can't such a person get ahead?

"Immortal Venerable, I knew they were going to get me all along."

But Wang Yulou has disappeared and I can't get in touch with him.

Now, outside the Great Heaven and Earth, a group of people from the Fourth Faction and the Water Venerable Faction are eyeing us.

"If I don't give it to them, they'll dare to tear down the Red Lantern!" Zhu Zhao truly hated them; what he hated most wasn't Wang Yulou, but Qingrui.

The petty squabble in front of the Red Lantern Mountain Gate is a joke. The real problem is that the rivals within the Immortal Alliance have already come knocking, but Qingrui has no intention of stepping forward.

You old bastard, do you even deserve to be the leader?

"Then let them demolish it. If they dare to demolish it, I dare to join the Immortal Kingdom."

If all else fails, we can join the Holy Land and devour all the sects in Wunan Prefecture, including the Moonflower Sect!
These are my exact words: "Go, tell them to think it over."

Qingrui continued to create cards in the void. Her power held a very good position in the world. The three sects around her, the Red Lantern Sect, the Heavenly Serpent Sect, and the Hidden Dragon Temple, were all core members of Qingrui's faction.

To the west lies the Immortal Kingdom, helmed by her beloved lover, Bifang, the greatest glutton in the entire world.

The north side is a sacred place, the last stronghold of Buddhism in the world, and also Qingrui's former employer.

Given Qingrui's strength, this is why she doesn't need to pay a price.

"I will do my best, Immortal Venerable, but please keep a close eye on the situation at Red Lantern Street!"

Zhu Zhao came with a bitter face, and left with a bitter face.

Qingrui sighed helplessly and tried to communicate telepathically with Bifang and the Yellow-Robed Buddha, only to find that they had read her message but were not replying.

Fuck!

With the Bo Luo Society and Bi Fang reaching an agreement on guarding against the "Heavenly Outer Heaven" strategy, Qing Rui's two "jump ship" moves became difficult to execute.
-

"Yu Lou, after you attain the Golden Core stage, you must first cultivate the ancient methods, but this will not prevent you from switching to the Cave Heaven method after attaining the Golden Core stage."

"You don't have time to cultivate the longevity method at the Purple Mansion stage right now, so your cultivation steps should be: first, refine your supernatural powers to attain the Golden Elixir; then, transform into a grotto-heaven to achieve immortality; and finally, make up for any deficiencies in your cultivation within the grotto-heaven."

In the cave of the Rakshasa Demon Emperor, the immortals of the fourth faction are gathering.

The Demon Emperor's cave was extremely large, spanning 4,900 li in circumference. It was a blessed land of immortals, with magnificent mountains and rivers and abundant life. It had nothing to do with any demonic land.

The Demon Emperor's dojo is located in a valley within the cave heaven.

Beside the stream in the valley, the immortals sat down. The stream was clear, and spiritual fruits and immortal wines were laid out among them. Even the servants were female immortals with the cultivation level of the Purple Mansion.

"Senior, why must I cultivate ancient methods after reaching the Golden Core stage?"

Wang Yulou rose, bowed, and asked respectfully.

When Xiao Wang forced the Rakshasa to charge for him, he was much like Zhou Bapi, who urged his slaves to work.

However, this does not affect Xiao Wang's current respect for Luocha. Respect for the strong is itself a part of wisdom, which is the fact that he is 'knowing, fearing, and thinking'.

"The new method is strong, but it was created by someone else after all, and the depth of the Cave Heaven Method is not enough, far from enough, and it is far removed from the principles of the Heaven-Human Interaction Cultivation Method."

All methods originate from the principle of interaction between heaven and humanity, and have gradually evolved to the present day.

Perhaps many ancient methods have been eliminated by the times, but there are many powerful schools of thought among them. Mastering more of them is the only way to unify them and thus ensure one's own strength.

Many new methods of cultivating the Purple Mansion and the Golden Elixir disdain the ancient methods, which is actually a form of indulgence. Having more fools is always a good thing.

In short, you should gradually begin your spiritual practice from ancient methods, grasping the process of the evolution of these methods, and strengthening your own foundation. Then, the fruits that grow on this foundation will naturally be more abundant.

The Rakshasa preached, and the immortals of the fourth faction listened attentively.

The certification of a top-tier Golden Elixir speaks for itself in terms of prestige.

After hearing Rakshasa's explanation, many people showed joy, which was due to their long-standing emphasis on Dharma practice and the study of ancient methods.

Some people looked solemn, realizing that their foundation in ancient methods was not deep enough.

The new method originates from the ancient method. The ancient method has been eliminated, but the mystery of the transformation from the ancient method to the new method, the process of evolution, and the principles of ancient practice will never be eliminated.

To gain a comprehensive understanding, one must first broaden one's knowledge before becoming proficient. Only with profound expertise can one create better methods that are more suitable for oneself and for the competitive intensity of the current era.

All the Golden Core Immortal Venerables basically cultivate their own methods, while Rakshasa teaches Wang Yulou and the Immortal Venerables of the Fourth School to value ancient methods in order to ensure that the methods they create are strong enough.

Everyone could sense Lao Luo's intentions, and immediately, a wave of praise swept through the stream.

Rakshasa smiled and agreed to everything. Today, it did not wear black armor but revealed its true form, which was also a transformed form. It was even more handsome than the savage elephant and looked like a young immortal.

Wang Yulou felt a mix of emotions, both grateful that he had made the right decision to withdraw, as the fourth faction had ultimately been established despite the setbacks.

That bastard Rakshasa, though not human, is more human than many of the most notorious bitches in the world, and certainly has the air of a faction leader.

In addition, there is a sense of awe, awe that these old Dengs are truly the pride of all time.

From Xiaoyu to Mangxiang to Dongluoche to Lixian to Donglai to Luosha, they all appear to be young prodigies, but most of them are ruthless people who have fought their way up from the bottom.

Well, except for Donglai, who is a second-generation immortal who attained enlightenment when he was a young Taoist disciple.

"However, Yu Lou, when do you plan to undergo your Heavenly Tribulation?"

"He Ling's opening odds are pretty good. If you can't tell He Ling the truth, surely you can tell us?"

The one who asked the question was the Immortal Venerable Li Xian. This female immortal venerable looked much smaller than Xiao Yu, and only a little older than Dong Lai, appearing to be twelve or thirteen years old.

However, she is actually the second or third in the fourth faction, a Golden Immortal of the Immortal Alliance at the same level as Jin Guyuan.

Note that referring to Li Xian as a Golden Immortal does not mean that the rules of the universe have changed, but rather that people have begun to redefine the distinctions between the levels of Immortal Venerables according to the changed rules—this is how people's hearts are.

"At least forty years from now, I'm not so sure."

Proving one's path is simple, but cultivating oneself is troublesome.

Moreover, we, the fourth faction, are now facing a major problem.

Wang Yulou responded with a smile.

Immediately, all eyes turned to Wang Yulou, while Xiaoyu silently filled Yulou's wine cup with spirit wine.

Ladies and gentlemen, this is my man, I support him.

The power of discourse is a very mysterious thing, without a specific numerical value, but when Xiaoyu and Wang Yulou stand together, they certainly have some influence within the faction.

"Oh, tell me, you're the number one genius in the world, hahaha." Old Luo said with a smile.

"The main body of cultivators in the Immortal Alliance are immortal cultivators, not demon beasts."

Senior Rakshasa, most of the descendants of you demon emperors who destroyed the Immortal Realm are demon beasts.

This is a major hidden danger. It's easier to deal with those above the Purple Mansion level, as they can transform into human form.

However, if all the disciples below the Purple Mansion level are demon beasts, it may lead to alienation from the Immortal Alliance in the long run.

When centrifugal forces develop from the bottom up and become severe, they will inevitably become a hidden danger.

Therefore, Senior Rakshasa, you seniors who came from the Immortal Extinction Domain should also establish sects and schools in the new land of the Immortal Alliance, and recruit human cultivators from the Immortal Alliance.”

Xiao Wang has a hint of being a traitor, but the distinction between humans and demons is a joke. In fact, it can be said that regardless of whether the immortals cultivate supernatural powers or demon-transforming techniques, each one is a unique 'demon'.

Racial identity is completely nonexistent in the eyes of the immortal race. Cultivators who cannot escape the deception of being defined by others will never reach the position of Immortal Venerable.

Moreover, many of the demon gods in the Immortal Extinction Domain were originally human.
Among the great cultivators of the Immortal Alliance, many were demons in the past. The Heavenly Serpent and the Frog King are still demons, while the Five Dragons are typical examples of humans who have turned into demons.
In the world of cultivation, humans can cultivate into demons, and demons can cultivate into humans.

There is no such thing as a human being more noble than a demon that eats humans.
It all depends on strength. If a maggot were to take the position of a Bifang and successfully become the sole ruler, it could even establish a rule that whoever is most capable of eating excrement is of superior race.
The valley fell silent, and Immortal Venerable Li Xian smiled helplessly.

This young Wang...

Among Foundation Establishment cultivators, there are absolute idiots like Lian Chengxian; among Purple Mansion cultivators, there are at most relative idiots; and among Golden Core Immortals, there are no idiots.

Was Wang Yulou's suggestion made in consideration of the fourth faction?
Bullshit, he just wants power!

He will soon step down from his position as vice leader of the alliance. He still has influence within the Immortal Alliance. He is not ready to attain the Golden Core stage in the short term, but he also holds the rank of Immortal Venerable.

Xiao Wang wants the power of the fourth faction and wants to secure his position there!
Rakshasa narrowed his eyes, pondered for a moment, and then slowly spoke.

"Ha, we've come all this way to support you, but you're not worried about Zhuzhao at all, and you still have the mind to think about these things."

Wang Yulou lowered his head slightly and responded with a smile.

"Of course I'm not worried. I am a Golden Core cultivator from the Fourth Sect, a Golden Core cultivator recognized by the Immortal Alliance."

"What kind of golden elixir is it that he illuminates with his candlelight?"

(End of this chapter)